Construction Institute

CI offers individuals and organizations working in all sectors of the construction industry the opportunity to network with other professionals, sharpen skills, and shape the future of the industry by participating in technical activities, conferences, and the development of internationally recognized standards.

Vision

To be the leader for promoting quality in construction.

Mission

Advance the construction industry through collaboration, promotion, and raising public awareness.

Goals

Improve the state of construction practice through collaboration

Share knowledge and technology, and develop professional guidance and standards

Partner with other organizations to advance good construction practices

Promote sustainable practices and the efficient and timely use of resources in construction

Promote safety in construction projects

Promote the construction industry to attract and develop the current and next generation of construction professionals

Provide members with resources for career advancement and improving technical and leadership skills

Provide networking and partnership opportunities for construction and engineering professionals, students, and academics within ASCE and other organizations

Increase Construction Institute member participation in local chapters, committees, and the annual summit

Raise public awareness and affect public policy

Advocate for professional licensure in the construction industry

Promote construction education within the civil engineering curriculum and construction engineering as an educational discipline

Disseminate best construction practices developed by the Construction Institute

The Construction Institute provides for members:

An atmosphere fostering cooperative relationships between owners, engineers, and contractors

Cooperative relationships with other associations

Technical and business information

Networking opportunities

Efficient practical training

Prestige, including awards

Representation

The Institute has eight standing committees, called Councils, which oversee CI's technical activities:

Publications

CI Chapters

Young Professionals

Research

Design Interface

Construction Implementation

Risk Management

CI Summit

CI identifies a leader in the industry to chair each Council and serve on the board. The Chair is charged with developing a core standing committee and identifying initiatives within its sector, which are pursued by new and existing technical committees.